Browsing Category "Choices"

By Mrs.Tiye | Jan 22, 2012
Posted in: Anger, Choices, Confusion, Fear, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, MrsTiye, PCOS, Procedures, Sadness, The Emotions |

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Good Mornin, Metformin

So, it has been a while since I’ve taken the time to actually POST some tidbits here on the site. And it is all your fault. See, most of you follow The Egg on Facebook and we have such great conversations there, that by the time I get over here, I have nothing else to say because we’ve talked it to death over the course of a day! But, getting [...]

FertileKwanzaa – Nia & Kuumba: Creativity in Purpose

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 31, 2011
Posted in: A.H.A., Adoption, Advocacy, Friends of BBE, Joy |

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FertileKwanzaa – Nia & Kuumba: Creativity in Purpose

Finding a creative way to "do thoughtful things for others", was/is hard. When you're feeling least like yourself and uncomfortable in your skin, it is actually the least of your concerns. I understand. Though, if we're being honest I gotta tell you, it helps.

Fertile Kwanzaa – Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 29, 2011
Posted in: Advocacy, Choices, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Pride, Race & Infertility, Success Stories, The Eggshelf |

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Fertile Kwanzaa – Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics

On the fourth day of Kwanzaa my people gave to me...outstanding fertility resources created by African Americans! Take a peek, and be sure to add any you may have.

By Mrs.Tiye | Oct 20, 2011
Posted in: A.H.A., Advocacy, Celebrity Infertility, Celebs, Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Latest |

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What I Wish YOU Knew

This week, I am completely and totally floored by the amazing outreach initive of Redbook Magazine. Through partnerships with Resolve: The National Infertility Association and First Response, Redbook has launched a massive no-shame campaign entitled “The Truth About Trying“. From behind the scenes, I’ve known about this campaign for a couple months now, but even as I got excited and prepared for it, I had no idea how absolutely [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 15, 2011
Posted in: Advocacy, Choices, Latest, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Parenting, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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The Perks of Parenthood?

I’ve been working in education and childcare, officially and unofficially, for the past twelve years. Aside from my personal love of books, it is what drove me to become a a youth services librarian. My interest and love for youth engagement and academic achievement is something that is behind most every decision and viewpoint that I have. Because of this, it is often even rougher to not be a parent. Rougher still [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 11, 2011
Posted in: Choices, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Parenting, Pregnant Folk, The Emotions |

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Random Thoughts…

Some things on my mind today. You may or may not agree or like them. But then...this is my blog, right? Right.

By Mrs.Tiye | Feb 27, 2011
Posted in: Confusion, Medicines & Treatments, MrsTiye, The "Natural" Route, The Emotions, Weight Loss |

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Decisions and Pathways

It’s been so long since I’ve had a plan, that I’m not even sure how to execute one anymore. LOL I believe I’ve come to an actual decision about where to go from here. My mind was jumbled and it was leading me down that dark alleyway we call depression. Anyone who has stepped foot into the IF arena knows that depression is counterproductive to say the least. In trying [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Feb 24, 2011
Posted in: Abortion, Advocacy, Foundations/Organizations, Latest, Procedures, Race & Infertility, Responsible Conception |

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Scare Tactics: The Great Reproductive (in)Justice

Planned Parenthood is not our enemy here. Nor is the African American womb. Our enemy is the lack of education and resources. Our enemy is a misrepresentation of the idea behind Reproductive Justice. Our enemy is a political machine that is willingly allowing millions to fall by the wayside in a false effort to “save” children that they are proving they won’t adequately support once their born, anyway.

By Mrs.Tiye | Jan 12, 2011
Posted in: Adoption, Featured, Friends of BBE, Guest Posts, Race & Infertility |

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Guest Post: Why We Don’t Adopt

"First, a woman does not give away her baby. She is making a brave and courageous decision to give her child a life that she is unable to give." Chala Barrington-Cruz of Adoption Consultants of Florida exposes the myths and stigmas attached to African American adoption.

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 22, 2010
Posted in: Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, Medicines & Treatments |

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Reproductive Health…in a Recession

Aside from losing income, the loss of health care is a large concern during a recession. Check out these ways to keep on top of your health, inexpensively and effectively.

Dear DCFS, this is 2010, Thought You Should know

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 9, 2010
Posted in: Adoption, Advocacy, Anger, Confusion, Foundations/Organizations, Frustration, Miscellaneous Rants, Tales From the Darkside |

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Dear DCFS, this is 2010, Thought You Should know

2010 and your website looks like a scene from Jumping Jack Flash circa 198? Illinois this is a FAIL. How many children are without homes because you are behind?

By Mrs.Tiye | Oct 19, 2010
Posted in: Adoption, Advocacy, Hissues, Parenting, Race & Infertility, The Eggshelf, Transracial |

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I Love YOUR Hair

The fantastically viral Sesame Street video, “I Love My Hair” has a special place in the hearts of African American moms and women all over the world it seems. I watched it when it debuted last week and smiled gently, but decided it was not necessarily an “Egg-worthy” posting. How wrong I was. The song, which aired on October 4, was written by Sesame Street’s head writer, Joey Mazzarino. Mr. [...]